Excellent
#1532 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
EL Monte Middle
Middle School · Cutler-orosi Joint Unified · Orosi, CA
A Cutler-orosi Joint Unified middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42111 Road 128, Orosi, CA 93647
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Monte Middle score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Monte Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,275
Median home value
$232,500
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Citrus MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 587 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Monte Middle is listed in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Monte Middle
EL Monte Middle is a public middle school in Orosi, CA, part of Cutler-orosi Joint Unified, serving approximately 893 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Monte Middle
What grades does EL Monte Middle serve?
EL Monte Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Monte Middle?
EL Monte Middle has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Monte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Monte Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Monte Middle rank in CA?
EL Monte Middle ranks #1,532 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Monte Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Monte Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at EL Monte Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Monte Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Monte Middle a charter school?
No, EL Monte Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Monte Middle a Title I school?
No, EL Monte Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Monte Middle?
97.1% of students at EL Monte Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (559) 528-3017
- Area population (ZIP 93647)
- 11,370
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93647; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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